Stephen Fouace, Gravesend, England, to Lewis Burwell, Farlow's Neck near Williamsburg, Virginia, 1734 January 17
Scope and Contents
Typescript made April 26, 1967, from a handwritten copy. Details on location of original letter included in typescript. Letter from Fouace, a clergyman and a trustee of the College of William and Mary, advising his godson Burwell on conducting himself as a "resolute observer of eternal laws of equity, justice, charity, Godliness, rightousness and soberness". Fouace also addresses a previous accusation against Burwell but does not specify what it is.
Dates
- Creation: 1734 January 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository